Project Manager LV Monitoring Remote
Job description
SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £12.5 billion in low carbon projects over the next 5 years, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.
Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.
About the Role
Base Location: Flexible, however our preference is that you will be based in one of our key UK sites, which includes but is not limited to: Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness, Reading or Havant.
Salary: £53,681 - £62,405 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible working options available
What is the Role?
This role involves the coordination and management of the installation of 20,000 low voltage monitors across our distribution regions in the north of Scotland and central southern England. Monitoring of our low voltage networks will allow us to develop active management solutions and this is essential as we move towards making our distribution network ready for Net Zero.
Key responsibilities for the role will include:
- Deliver the projects to the required quality and success criteria.
- Manage project resources, including the supply chain to ensure successful delivery of the objectives within budget and timescale.
- Ensure that business strategy, policy and standards are adhered to.
- Working with suppliers and others to maximise value from the LV Monitoring data.
- Manage cross project and programme dependencies, ensuring activity is joined up from an operational and delivery point of view.
- Provide regular reports and measures to demonstrate performance and progress against the plan.
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- Proven experience of Project Management and Governance processes across a range of functions including safety, planning, resourcing, financial management, status reporting and risk management.
- Experience of managing projects and suppliers.
- Excellent understanding of IT products, services and systems.
- High level of aptitude with Microsoft project or a similar planning tool.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills with strong attention to detail.
About our Business
SSEN Distribution powers 3.8 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 3,500 people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital to achieving net zero. By enabling a smarter, more resilient electricity network we're ensuring our local communities continue to receive the power they need, both now and in the future. We are consistently investing and innovating to improve network resilience and future-proof power supplies for life's changing demands, from rolling out large scale EV charging schemes to supporting small community generation projects.
What's in it for you?
We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.
Next Steps
All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.
If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact [email protected] / 01738 341814.
Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.
